Career Academy Info Sessions, Nov. 8 and Dec. 12, 2023

September 14th, 2023

Current 8-11 grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to attend in-person information sessions on HCPSS career academies on Wednesday, November 8 or Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023 at the Applications and Research Laboratory, 10920 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD. The evening will include two 15-minute information sessions and a visit to a third academy beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Participants will learn how Career and Technical Education (CTE) career academies provide high school students with opportunities to earn college credit, scholarships, and industry certifications, participate in worksite and mentorship experiences, and become creative problem solvers by participating in hands-on project-based learning.

Complete information on all career academies is available online. Students/parents are encouraged to review the Career Academies Overview.

Schedule-Agenda

• 6:30-6:45 pm Session I
• 6:50-7:05 pm Session II
• 7:10-7:30 pm Open to visit any academy

Participating academies include:

• Aerospace Engineering: Project Lead the Way
• Agricultural Science
• Animation and Interactive Media
• Apprenticeship Maryland (for current 11th graders)
• Architectural Design
• Automotive Technology
• Biotechnology
• Civil Engineering: Project Lead the Way
• Construction
• Cybersecurity Networking
• Finance
• Graphic Design
• Health Professions
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

Parking at Applications and Research Lab (ARL) is limited. Please plan to arrive at the ARL by 6:15 to ensure time to park at either at the ARL, Homewood School or Board of Education lots next to the ARL.